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Dr. Nicolas Lapuma, DO

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Dallas, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lapuma, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Nicolas Lapuma, DO is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Lapuma is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lapuma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lapuma’s office at (210) 567-4621.

    What languages does Dr. Lapuma speak?

    Dr. Lapuma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lapuma typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lapuma diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lapuma. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lapuma typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Nicolas Lapuma may include:

    Please contact Dr. Lapuma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Lapuma accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lapuma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 567-4621 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lapuma accept in Dallas, TX?

    Dr. Lapuma in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Lapuma's office located?

    Dr. Nicolas Lapuma's Primary Practice

    3500 Gaston Ave

    Dallas, TX 75246

    (210) 567-4621

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    Dr. Nicolas Lapuma's Practice 2

    4835 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 900

    Dallas, TX 75244

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    What is Dr. Lapuma's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Lapuma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285255521.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lapuma?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lapuma

    What is Dr. Nicolas Lapuma's specialty?

    Dr. Lapuma is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Dallas, TX.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Nicolas Lapuma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lapuma is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Uptown, Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Medical City Las Colinas which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Nicolas Lapuma accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Nicolas Lapuma is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nicolas Lapuma offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lapuma's office at (210) 567-4621 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nicolas Lapuma?

    Please contact Dr. Lapuma's office at (210) 567-4621 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lapuma's office located?

    Dr. Lapuma's office is located in Dallas, TX.